Facility is a little dated, but members are all very friendly and the lodge offers cool events. The pool is larger than ones found at most gyms and is heated. The fitness center, although it looks run down, here has all the equipment you need and never gets as busy as 24 hour fitness or equinox. I haven't tried it yet, but have noticed the bowling alley and tennis courts. The monthly Bingo events are always something fun to look forward to. I did not realize how intense the games can get, and am still hoping to win one day. They also offer affordable Wednesday night dinners that are catered and the drinks are cheap ($2 beers). If you want to become a member, don't hesitate! read more

I've been a member at the elks for the past 3 years and I wish I joined sooner. It's a great place to relax, meet incredible people, and bring the family to the pool for summers and events. I really enjoy the gym, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi on a weekly basis. The people here always say hi and are very friendly. I might be on the younger side but don't mind learning from our older members. Everyone here is very respectable and great. I like taking my kids here over the summer to the pool to enjoy. They also have a cantina bar to enjoy a cocktail or beer under the sun. They also have Wednesday night dinners for a reasonable price. Also throughout the year they have many events to enjoy. I would recommend checking them out. read more

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Nice venue, very friendly service and the food is pretty good. read more

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I hosted a surprise party this past weekend (1/20/18) in the terrace room and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined. I worked closely with Tim(California centering) to get the food and venue squared away, he made everything so seamless! Superb guy! The food was phenomenal, I've been to a dozen wedding receptions around the bay area and I've never had food as good as what California Catering provided to us on Saturday ! SO GOOD! The staff were all extremely helpful and kept me notified on when dinner was ready and kept all the waters filled and finished plated cleared away. The bar seemed to have everything we needed, my only suggestion to Elks lodge would be that 1 bartender was not enough for 100 people. Our guest had to wait in line for extended periods of time for their drinks. Otherwise, the drinks were great and the bartender was really friendly ! The Terrace room is large and beautiful with floor to ceiling windows on the back wall looking out to the pool. The bar is conveniently located right on the dance floor which was a really smart layout, it got people up and moving! I'll definitely keep this venue in mind for future events ! read more

We come here every year for the pancake breakfast fundraiser, which is normally held on Memorial Day and the 4th of July. The kids love the "all you can eat" pancakes, eggs, and bacon, and the parents love the big open room with large tables that can seat the whole family. The oompah band adds to a festive atmosphere. If you are here with childrem, you will also love the wonderful large swimming pool and tennis courts. Highly recommend the Elks! read more

Where else can you swim, play tennis, play handball, enjoy bingo AND bowl? Wednesday nights they have a buffet and for $10 you can't beat the wonderful grilled salmon or prime rib. After dinner you can take a relaxing soak in the giant jacuzzi. The lodge is about 100 years old and has many historians who can tell you all about the Bay Area. The people here are wonderful. When ever I visit I am impressed at the genuine kindness of the San Mateo Elks. read more

My husband family had their, every other year, "Mariano" Christmas party here and it was a pretty decent place to have a party. A full bar, space for a DJ, a huge dance floor and a good size dining area. The food was your typical "American" buffet, but done very well. The favorite of the night was the fish stuffed with shrimp and topped with a white sauce. This facility has a full gym, tennis courts, bowling alley and bingo! My husband was like, "Hmm...I should become an Elk?" read more

Positives of membership at this Elks club: -Summer swim program for kids -Youth antlers program for kids -4 great bars (including one outdoor bar) with TVs -Fun pool parties and BBQs -Indoor "bar" shuffleboard -4 bowling lanes! -Redone men's shower/sauna area -New women's locker room -Handball courts -Pool/billiards/snooker tables -Card tables -Dart boards -Large swimming pool, jacuzzi and baby pool -Lounge chairs and tables poolside -Bingo every week -Cheap (and good) dinners -Full gym and cardio Negatives: -You (and your friends) aren't members! (but we can fix that) read more

Went there for a Christmas Holiday party. The service was good and enjoyed my meal very much. read more

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We rented the smaller room for my daughters birthday. It was fantastic! The caterer there is awesome! The food was delicious! Tim, who's in charge of venues, catering, etc is one of the nicest people ever. I highly recommend you check out Elks Lodge if you need a venue for large group party, birthday, wedding! Thanks so much! read more

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I've chaired the Maltese Heritage Association Classic Car Show at the San Mateo Elks Lodge for the last 3 years. Everyone I've dealt with has been wonderful and has done everything they can to help us to put on a successful car show! Even though we're not members they've made us feel like we are part of their organization, extending the same efforts, time and attention they would for one of their own. I can't imagine having our car show anywhere else! read more

This review is only for the pool: OK now I want to be as honest as possible about this but I am just not impressed. Maybe it is because I also belong to another community center where their is a pool and that pool/location/service/attitude is 101 times better that what I have experienced at this Elks Club so far. I have been to this pool three times - because it is so convenient and close to our home. My oh my does this pool need some help especially with the hygiene and the overall care of the outside pool area. Broken old rusty chairs and outdoor furniture. The grass area is dead and just looks bad. Now I understand that we are in the middle of a drought but it is not taken care at all it just looks like dead mud. They have this cute little Cabana snack bar that is if it was ever open. It is only open on weekends which is completely stupid during the summer when your pool is open all day with kids and their parents willing to spend some money. And on weekends they don't open until 1:00 - really???? If your going to do something like that do it right the whole way instead of an half assed way. Also some of the life guards just need an attitude adjustment. Now I get they are sullen teenagers but come one man cheer up life is not that bad. read more

DO NOT plan an event at the San Mateo Elks Lodge! We had our reunion party there Saturday night and were blasted out of the place by the loud, booming, bass throbbing in the adjoining room. We politely asked the partygoers to turn down the 'music' and they did for 10 minutes and then turned it back up again. We couldn't hear conversations -- it was terrible! And there was NO ONE from the Elks on site! We had been asked not to play music that would be loud yet this was allowed. We rented the room until 10 p.m., but everyone was gone by 9. The Elks should have had someone onsite to monitor things; this is very irresponsible. Will NEVER rent from them again! read more

This is the best place to work out in town. Only men now, but planning on building a women's facility. Great bar to watch all games. Swimming, bowling, tennis, it's all here. The members here are all friendly, no health club attitude. read more

We recently had an event for 145 people at the Elks club. The staff, service and food were exceptional. I would recommend booking an event here. Tim was awesome and so easy to work with. read more

I love this place!!!!!! I became a member this year. Every event at the Elks is primarily for fundraising. They donate so much money to many different charities. It is a caring, family oriented place. Everyone is super nice. They have wonderful dinners every Wednesday. Bingo every second Friday of the month is so much fun. Their facility is very clean. I'm on the Bocce league on Thursday nights and loving it. It is a great organization to be a part of. read more

My boyfriend and I had a gig for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration June 13, 2015. The place is beautiful, it's big and spacious. The only reason why I'm putting 1star is because of the service. The guy who brought us food was very rude and I think he should not be a server. We were suppose to get beef, but the server gave us fish and he said "here, they want me to give you food." In a very high and rude tone. We're not beggars, were DJs! We didn't sit on a table because ofcourse we have to DJ. He didn't give us water nor offer anything to drink. I'm saying this because I know how to be a server. I never ever did this to anyone. He's lucky I didn't say anything back to him, cus he could've got fired that night. I was looking for a place to celebrate my moms 60th birthday, and I'm definitely not coming to this place because of the service. The guy who served us rudely was probably at the age of 50s. read more

I have been comming to the Elk's off and on for years to swim, take a jucasi, sanna, steam room, and work out. Who can forget the pancake breakfasts with fluffy, buttermilk pancakes and greasy, tender sausage and bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice. On a sad note, we used their party room for my father's memorial last Thursday. Tim, the banquet or party manager or catering manager (not sure about his title,) was a kick with his upbeat attitude and sense of humor which made all the difference during this sad time. For $3000, we got the room for his memorial, complete with a podium and a table for flowers and momentos. The room was very clean and well maintained. This also included an all you can eat buffet with roasted chicken that was tender with the perfect amount of herbs and spices, penae which was aldentae with a choice of zesty red sauce or rich, smooth creme sauce; I mixed the two on Tim's advice. The rolls were hot, fresh, and light, and fluffy with rich butter. The bartenders were very nice aned hospitable, as were the busboys. Man,! they have an excellent chef, let alone a well oiled machine of an operation. As for the pool, jacusi, sana, and hottub, they are all roomy, clean, and relaxing; the pool complete with a diving bord, the jacusi deep, warm, and downright relaxing, the sana and steam room relaxing and rejuvinating. The gym, (though small,) has every piece of equipment imaginable. Like other Yelpers have said, there is no club attitude with other members who are some of the nicest people you will ever know. I hope to take advantage of the facilities, as well as the buffet and their once a week dinners and the bowling alley. So, for a club that has it all with friendly people to match, the Elk's Lodge cannot be beat. Keep up the good work Tim and staff.! read more

I have been a member for several years and find it a place where all types attend. It's a place where all trades and professions gather.

A great place for people with different interests. If you're looking for a social scene, there are clubs/leagues to join (Pedro, Bridge, Bowling and Billiards, among others). The place has its own bowling alley, billiard tables, and outdoor swimming pool, along with a jazcuzzi, a wet steam room, and a dry sauna room. It's a great place for athletes, too. Besides the swimming, there is a cardio room with treadmills, step machines, and elliptical trainers, and a well-equipped weight room for weight lifing. There aren't any hard-core jocks walking around, so it is a nice, subdued atmosphere. The place is open from roughly 6 a.m. to midnight (the pool closes earlier), so it is always ready when you are. I think they only close completely or early about 5 days a year. Here is a link to their facilities: http://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?LodgeNumber=1112 If you're interested in joining, send me an email. interlingua@live.com read more

This comea a bit late, My event was held in August and I meant to review sooner. Time just slipped by. I had to Thank Tim and his staff again for making my 50 year retirement party a hugh success. We had 100 guests ,Everyone had great time, not one concern or complaint The food was exceptional. I couldn't ask for a better way to cellebrate my exit from the company I worked for.. Thanks Tim, read more